Good morning! It’s Aug. 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy in Corralitos / Freedom

Today will be mostly cloudy, with thunderstorms, lightning and showers possible. The high will be 83, with a low of 52.


Corralitos / Freedom news

A red flag warning for the Central Coast on Friday warns of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, increasing fire and power outage risks. Pajaro Valley Unified teachers and district reached a tentative contract agreement.

Central Coast issued red flag warning Friday with thunderstorms, lightning in forecast

Central Coast issued red flag warning Friday with thunderstorms, lightning in forecast

By Hillary Ojeda

Aug 28, 2026


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Things to do in Corralitos / Freedom

Stringed Instrument Raodshow
Stringed Instrument Raodshow

A celebration of the people who build instruments by hand — luthiers, repair artists, small-shop makers — and the musicians who love what they create….

At Buena Vista Brewing Co Taproom on Aug. 29

Corralitos Farm and Garden Market
Corralitos Farm and Garden Market

A small but mighty amazing community market. In beautiful Corralitos, which is located in south Santa Cruz County. The country feel is real with local …

At Corralitos Farm and Garden Market on Aug. 30
Repeats 17 more times until Dec. 27

Bilingual Baby Laptime
Bilingual Baby Laptime

Event date: Sept. 2. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd., Freedom …

At Watsonville Library on Sept. 2


Farmers market Sunday

The Corralitos Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open-air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a 5-mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally is has strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens. Bakers offer treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers. You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Rd., year-round Read more


No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.